MP On-Farm Cotton Variety Performance Summary

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1 MP On-Farm Cotton Performance Summary DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture, and County Governments Cooperating

2 Table of Contents Authors and Acknowledgments... Introduction, Evaluation Methods and Locations... Entries, Data Tables and Analysis... Maturity... Trial Data On Farm Performance Two-Year Averages... 6 Core Varieties Summary Across All Locations... 7 Core Varieties Summary by Soil Type... 8 Core Varieties Summary Across North Arkansas (N of I-40)... 9 Core Varieties Summary Across South Arkansas (S of I-40) Ashley County Clay County Craighead County Desha County Drew County Lee County Lonoke County Mississippi County Poinsett County St. Francis County Liberty Link Standardized Performance Trials Liberty Link All Locations Liberty Link Clay County Liberty Link Lee County Liberty Link Mississippi County Liberty Link St. Francis County AUTHORS: BLAKE MCCLELLAND is program associate - cotton research verification coordinator at the Northeast Research and Extension Center in Keiser. ALAN NORTHCUTT is program associate - cotton program at the Lonoke Agricultural Center. Both are with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cotton Extension Program.

3 2013 Cotton On-Farm Performance Conducted by Blake McClelland, Program Associate - Cotton Research Verification Coordinator Alan Northcutt, Program Associate - Cotton Program County County Agent Cooperator Ashley Kevin Norton Bruce Bond Clay Andy Vangilder Bret Palmer Craighead Branon Thiesse John Johnson Desha Wes Kirkpatrick Danny Wilson Drew Chuck Capps Phillip Morris Lee Stan Baker Justin Billingsley Cotton Branch Experiment Station Lonoke Jeff Welch Rick Bransford Mississippi Ray Benson Heath Donner Jason Osborn Greg Lyerly Poinsett Mike Hamilton Marty White St. Francis Mitch Crow Joe Whittenton The University of Arkansas Cotton Extension Program would like to thank all the cooperators who take time out of their busy schedules to plant and harvest these trials on their farms. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the seed companies for graciously providing seed for these trials. Without your support this program would not be possible. 3

4 2013 Cotton On-Farm County Trials Performance Summary University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cotton Extension Program Introduction selection can be the most difficult, yet most important decision a cotton producer will make year in and year out. Because of new technologies becoming available, producers have experienced rapid turnover in the number of varieties that are available to plant each year with limited performance data. In order to be prepared and to provide as much information as possible on cotton varieties, a standardized on-farm cotton variety testing program was developed in cotton-producing counties. Each year the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture conducts several replicated on-farm demonstration trials to evaluate performance of a number of new cotton varieties. These trials are not meant to replace University OVTs (Official Trials); however, they provide another source or supplement to the OVT data on which to base cotton variety selection. These standardized on-farm trials are helpful because they evaluate similar varieties over a wide range of soil types and management practices throughout the state of Arkansas. Additionally, on-farm trials are managed by cotton producers and should reflect the performance of varieties in a commercial production system. Mississippi, Poinsett, Lonoke, St. Francis, Lee, Desha, Drew and Ashley. In 2013, a total of ten trials were planted and harvested. Each location was managed by the producers or cooperators, and all varieties were planted according to the equipment setup provided by the cooperator. At each location, the varieties were planted in four- to twelve-row configurations, depending on planter and picker setup, a minimum of 600 feet long, with a minimum of three replications. Ten varieties were entered into the trial in 2013 and can be found in Table 1. Trials were harvested by the producers and weighed by the county agents, utilizing boll buggies with load cells. Large grab samples (10 pounds) were taken from each replication and ginned through a micro-gin, courtesy of University of Tennessee Extension Service in Jackson, Tenn., which included drying, pre cleaning and lint cleaning, allowing for accurate lint turnout. Fiber samples were then sent to the USDA Cotton Classing Office located at Memphis, Tenn., and physical fiber quality properties were measured. Clay Cotton variety selection is a critical decision that must be made every season, and producers are encouraged to consult as many data sources as possible before selecting varieties to plant. Producers are encouraged to spread risk by selecting at least four varieties with proven performance from multiple sources. New release varieties should be planted on only five percent or less of total acreage. Lonoke Craighead Poinsett St. Francis Lee Mississippi Evaluation Methods and Locations County agents with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture selected a producer within their respective counties to conduct the standardized variety trials. The 2013 locations, shown in color on the map (Figure 1), were (from north to south) Clay, Craighead, Drew Ashley Desha Figure 1. Arkansas Standardized County Trials conducted in

5 Table 1. Varieties selected for 2013 standardized cotton performance trials Cotton Trial Varieties Slot # Slot Criteria Entry 1 Top-ranked Flex variety in 2012 according to USDA survey DPL 0912 B2RF 2 NexGen Brand NG 1511 B2RF 3 Deltapine Brand DPL 1044 B2RF 4 Deltapine Brand DPL 1311 B2RF 5 Dyna-Gro Brand DG 2570 B2RF 6 Dyna-Gro Brand DG 2285 B2RF 7 Fibermax Brand FM 1944 GLB2 8 Phytogen Brand PHY 339 WRF 9 Phytogen Brand PHY 499 WRF 10 Stoneville Brand ST 4946 GLB2 Entries In 2013, six total BollGard II Roundup Ready Flex (B2RF) varieties, two Glytol Liberty Link (GLB2) and two WideStrike Roundup Ready Flex (WRF) varieties were selected based on performance in previous trials and compared to the most popular BollGard II Roundup Ready Flex variety planted in Arkansas in 2012 (DPL 0912 B2RF). The varieties chosen are listed in Table 1. Attempts were made to compare the standardized core group with the varieties that were prevalent on the producer s farm so local comparisons could be evaluated. Data Tables and Analysis Data reported in each table include lint yield, lint percent and physical fiber properties of micronaire (Mic), strength, staple length (thirty-seconds of an inch) and uni formity. A total of sixteen counties conducted on-farm variety trials. Where trials were replicated, statistical analy sis of the data was conducted, and the least significant difference (LSD) along with the coefficient of variance (CV) was reported. The LSD represents the smallest value that can be used to separate two means; differences less than the LSD are likely due to chance and field variability. The CV represents the amount of variance within a test. A lower CV indicates less variance and therefore more confidence in the data. In the following tables, varieties that could not be separated statistically were labeled with an asterisk. Maturity It is important to consider the relative maturity of varieties when making decisions on variety selection. The period of time it takes for a variety to mature is of particular importance because the length of the growing season will vary from Northeast to Southeast Arkansas. Early-maturing varieties tend to bloom earlier, may have shorter bloom periods and are generally shorter and more determinant. These characteristics are crucial in Northeast Arkansas, where a shorter growing season is imminent. In contrast, fuller-season varieties may bloom later, have extended bloom periods and are more indeterminate, which means they will most likely grow taller. Fuller-season varieties are planted mostly in the southern part of Arkansas where more opportunity for a longer growing season exists. The benefits of fuller-season varieties include the ability to handle stress in bad years. Because of the indeterminate nature, a full-season variety has the ability to compensate for early-season stress, fruit loss or insect damage through an extended bloom period and longer growing season. However, a fuller-season variety also may be more expensive to protect from late-season insect pests such as plant bugs, worm pests and stink bugs. Selecting varieties with a mixture of maturity may be beneficial at harvest to prevent a situation where all fields are ready to pick at the same time. Spreading out maturity across the farm will also help to avoid extensive losses from hurricanes or tropical storms. Table 2 shows the aver age date of cutout of the core varieties in the on-farm trials. These values are not absolute and are subject to change slightly in different environments, management systems or plant populations. The data reported below repres ent the average days from planting until the majority of the cotton plants in the trial reach cutout or five nodes above the first position white flower (NAWF=5) by region. Table 2. Average days to cutout (NAWF=5) by variety and by region. From I-40 North From I-40 South Deltapine 0912 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF Deltapine 1311 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Deltapine 1044 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF Stoneville 4946 GLB FiberMax 1944 GLB

6 On-Farm Performance Two-Year Average Two-year averages provide a better indication of how a variety will perform under multiple environments and growing conditions. The following two-year averages represent only those varieties that were planted multiple years across a total of 26 counties in 2012 and Varieties that perform well in both years will most likely prove to be consistent performers under most environmental conditions. The two-year average table below represents variety performance or yield by soil type and region. All varieties are listed based on performance over all locations and soil types. The ranking (in parentheses) represents the performance in a particular region or soil type. Table 3. Two-year average by soil type and by region (2012 and 2013). By Soil Type Sandy Loam Silt Loam Overall Average Percent Percent Percent NexGen 1511 B2RF (2) (1) Deltapine 0912 B2RF (1) (2) Phytogen 499 WRF (4) (3) Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF (3) (4) FiberMax 1944 GLB (5) (5) LSD CV Grand Mean By Location North of I-40 South of I-40 Overall Average Percent Percent Percent NexGen 1511 B2RF (1) (1) Deltapine 0912 B2RF (2) (3) Phytogen 499 WRF (3) (2) Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF (4) (4) FiberMax 1944 GLB (5) (5) LSD CV Grand Mean

7 2013 Core Varieties: All Locations Craighead Poinsett Clay Mississippi St. Francis Lonoke Lee Desha Drew Ashley Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Stoneville 4946 GLB Deltapine 0912 B2RF* Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF* NexGen 1511 B2RF* Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF* Deltapine 1311 B2RF* Phytogen 339 WRF* Phytogen 499 WRF* FiberMax 1944 GLB2* Deltapine 1044 B2RF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. 7

8 2013 Core Varieties by Soil Type Sandy Loam Silt Loam Silt Loam Sandy Loam Overall Mean lb/ac (rank) lb/ac (rank) lb/ac Stoneville 4946 GLB (1) (1) Deltapine 0912 B2RF (2) (3) Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF (4) (2) NexGen 1511 B2RF (3) (4) Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF (5) (5) Deltapine 1311 B2RF (6) (6) Phytogen 339 WRF (7) (7) Phytogen 499 WRF (8) (8) FiberMax 1944 GLB (9) (9) Deltapine 1044 B2RF (10) (10) LSD CV Grand Mean Number of Locations

9 2013 Core Varieties: I-40 North Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Deltapine 0912 B2RF Stoneville 4946 GLB2* NexGen 1511 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF* Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF* Phytogen 339 WRF* FiberMax 1944 GLB2* Phytogen 499 WRF* Deltapine 1311 B2RF* Deltapine 1044 B2RF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. 9

10 2012 Core Varieties: I-40 South Craighead Clay Mississippi Crittenden Lonoke Jefferson W oodruff Monroe St. Francis Lee Phillips Drew Desha Ashley Chicot Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Stoneville 4946 GLB Deltapine 1311 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF Deltapine 1044 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean

11 Ashley County Soil Series Hebert Silt Loam Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/9/13 Harvest Date 10/28/13 Cooperator Bruce Bond County Agent Kevin Norton Total Amount of Growth Regulator 64 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant In-season Total Fertility Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Stoneville 4946 GLB2* NexGen 1511 B2RF* Deltapine 1311 B2RF* Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF* Phytogen 339 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Deltapine 0912 B2RF Deltapine 1044 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Ashley County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF Grand Mean

12 Clay County Soil Series Fountain Silt Loam Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/20/13 Harvest Date 11/2/13 Cooperator Bret Palmer County Agent Andy Vangilder Total Amount of Growth Regulator 64 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant 0 * * 0 In-season Total Fertility *Preplant P and K were applied variable rate. Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Deltapine 0912 B2RF Stoneville 4946 GLB2* NexGen 1511 B2RF* Phytogen 339 WRF Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Deltapine 1311 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF Deltapine 1044 B2RF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. # Verticillium Wilt was present across all varieties of this location. Clay County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent Deltapine 0912 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Grand Mean

13 Craighead County Soil Series Foley, Fountain, Amagon Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/14/13 Harvest Date 10/29/13 Cooperator John Johnson County Agent Branon Thiesse Total Amount of Growth Regulator 56 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant In-season Total Fertility Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value NexGen 1511 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF* Stoneville 4946 GLB2* Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Deltapine 1044 B2RF Deltapine 1311 B2RF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Craighead County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent NexGen 1511 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Grand Mean

14 Desha County Soil Series Hebert Silt Loam Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/24/13 Harvest Date 11/4/13 Cooperator Danny Wilson County Agent Wes Kirkpatrick Total Amount of Growth Regulator 50 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant In-season Total Fertility Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Stoneville 4946 GLB2* NexGen 1511 B2RF* Deltapine 0912 B2RF* Deltapine 1311 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Deltapine 1044 B2RF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Desha County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent NexGen 1511 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Grand Mean

15 Drew County Soil Series Rilla Silt Loam Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/13/13 Harvest Date 10/24/13 Cooperator Phillip Morris County Agent Steve Kelley Total Amount of Growth Regulator 24 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant In-season Total Fertility Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Deltapine 1311 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Stoneville 4946 GLB Deltapine 0912 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF Deltapine 1044 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 339 WRF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Drew County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Grand Mean

16 Lee County Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/20/13 Harvest Date 11/14/13 Cooperator Justin Billingsley County Agent Stan Baker Total Amount of Growth Regulator 48 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant In-season Total Fertility Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Deltapine 1044 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF* Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF* Stoneville 4946 GLB2* Deltapine 0912 B2RF* Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF Deltapine 1311 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different than the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Lee County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent Phytogen 499 WRF Deltapine 0912 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Grand Mean

17 Lonoke County Soil Series Caspiana Silt Loam Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/8/13 Harvest Date 10/30/13 Cooperator Rick Bransford Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Deltapine 0912 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Deltapine 1311 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Deltapine 1044 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF NexGen 1511 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF Stoneville 4946 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Lonoke County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent NexGen 1511 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF Deltapine 0912 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Grand Mean

18 Mississippi County Soil Series Routon Dundee Sandy Loam Irrigation Pivot Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/16/13 Harvest Date 11/7/13 Cooperator Heath Donner County Agent Ray Benson and Jason Osborn Total Amount of Growth Regulator 96 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant In-season Total Fertility Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Stoneville 4946 GLB Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF* Deltapine 0912 B2RF* Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF* NexGen 1511 B2RF Deltapine 1311 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF Deltapine 1044 B2RF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Mississippi County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent Phytogen 499 WRF Deltapine 0912 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Grand Mean

19 Poinsett County Soil Series Dundee, Mahoon Silt Loam Irrigation Furrow Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/14/13 Harvest Date 10/25/13 Cooperator Marty White County Agent Craig Allen and Mike Hamilton Total Amount of Growth Regulator 60 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant 55 * * 0 In-season Total Fertility *Preplant P and K were applied variable rate. Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Deltapine 0912 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF* Stoneville 4946 GLB2* Deltapine 1311 B2RF* Phytogen 499 WRF* NexGen 1511 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Phytogen 339 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Deltapine 1044 B2RF LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. Poinsett County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent Deltapine 0912 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB NexGen 1511 B2RF Grand Mean

20 St. Francis County Soil Series Loring Silt Loam Irrigation Pivot Row Width 38" Planting Date 5/25/13 Harvest Date 11/8/13 Cooperator Joe Whittenton County Agent Mitch Crow Total Amount of Growth Regulator 48 oz. Fertility (lb/ac) N P K S Preplant In-season Total Fertility Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Stoneville 4946 GLB Phytogen 339 WRF Dyna-Gro 2285 B2RF Deltapine 1311 B2RF Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF NexGen 1511 B2RF Deltapine 1044 B2RF Phytogen 499 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. St. Francis County Two-Year Average (2012 and 2013) Percent Dyna-Gro 2570 B2RF Deltapine 0912 B2RF FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF NexGen 1511 B2RF Grand Mean

21 2013 Standardized Liberty Link Performance Trials In 2011, standardized on-farm Liberty Link variety performance trials were initiated to evaluate current and new cotton cultivars that were tolerant to Liberty herbicide. In 2012, cultivars were added that were tolerant to glyphosate and Liberty. These varieties were added to Arkansas Standardized Liberty Link Locations St. Francis Lee Clay Mississippi compare the yields with varieties that were only tolerant to Liberty. These trials were conducted across four counties designated in the figure at left. The locations include Clay, Lee, Mississippi and St. Francis counties. The standard varieties are listed in Table 4. Other varieties were added at some locations by cooperator request. The Liberty Link performance trials were managed in accordance with labeled instructions as well as University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture recommendations. Residual herbicides were used at all locations, and up to three applications of 29 fl oz/a of Liberty were made over the top of all trials. The following yield tables represent how each variety performed under multiple Liberty applications. Table Standard Liberty Link Performance Trial Entries Slot # Slot Criteria 1 Stoneville 4946GLB2 2 Fibermax 1944GLB2 3 Stoneville 4747GLB2 4 Phytogen 499 WRF 5 Stoneville 6448GLB2 1 GLB2= Glytol Liberty Link Bollgard 2 2 WideStrike Roundup Flex 21

22 2013 Liberty Link All Locations Clay Mississippi St. Francis Lee Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Stoneville 4946 GLB Stoneville 4747GLB2* FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF Stoneville 6448 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean *Not significantly different from the highest yielding variety in the trial. 22

23 Liberty Link Clay County Rector, Arkansas Soil Series Beulah Fine Sandy Loam Cooperator Jody Simmons Row Width 38" Irrigation Furrow Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Stoneville 4946 GLB Stoneville 4747GLB FiberMax 1944 GLB Stoneville 5445 LLB Stoneville 4145 LLB Phytogen 499 WRF Stoneville 6448 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. 23

24 Liberty Link Lee County Marianna, Arkansas Soil Series Calloway Silt Loam Cooperator Cotton Branch Experiment Station Row Width 38" Irrigation Furrow Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Stoneville 4946 GLB Stoneville 4747GLB FiberMax 1944 GLB Stoneville 5445 LLB Stoneville 4145 LLB Phytogen 499 WRF Stoneville 6448 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. 24

25 Liberty Link Mississippi County Leachville, Arkansas Soil Series Routon-Dundee-Crevasse Cooperator Greg Lyerly Row Width 38" Irrigation Furrow Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Stoneville 4946 GLB Stoneville 4747GLB FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF Stoneville 6448 GLB Phytogen 339 WRF LSD CV Grand Mean Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. 25

26 Liberty Link St. Francis County Forrest City, Arkansas Soil Series Loring Silt Loam Cooperator Joe Whittenton Row Width 38" Irrigation Furrow Percent Mic Staple Strength Uniformity Value Stoneville 4747GLB Stoneville 4946 GLB Phytogen 339 WRF FiberMax 1944 GLB Phytogen 499 WRF Stoneville 6448 GLB LSD CV Grand Mean Value is represented in dollars per acre according to loan value. Although color and leaf matter are not listed, they are used to determine value. 26

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